Denon AVR-5800 DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS compatible media and playback methods

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(2)Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a multi-channel signal playback system developed by Dolby Laboratories which decodes sources recorded in Dolby Surround into four channels: front left, center, front right and surround (the surround channel is monaural, but is played through two surround speakers). Here, “sources recorded in Dolby Surround” are sources on which surround signals (three channels or more) are recorded onto two channels using Dolby Surround encoding technology. Dolby Surround recording is possible for all two-channel signal sources, including soundtracks on DVDs ( ), LDs or hi-fi VCRs (for which stereo signal recording is possible), stereo FM, TV and satellite broadcasts, stereo CD, MD and analog cassette tape recordings. Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are compatible with stereo playback, so they can be played in stereo on regular stereo equipment and in surround with Dolby Pro Logic processing. (DTS and Dolby Digital require special decoders to be played.)

With Dolby Pro Logic, the signal levels of the different channels of the source recorded in Dolby Surround are monitored, channels with higher signal levels are emphasized and the level of the other channels is decreased in order to reinforce the directivity and achieve an effective surround sound.

DVDs recorded in Dolby Surround include sources recorded in PCM and sources recorded in 2-channel Dolby Digital. For 2-channel Dolby Digital DVD sources, the DVD player’s audio mode is 2-channel Dolby Digital, and the AVR-5800’s surround mode is Dolby Pro Logic. Use the status button (see page 35) to check whether the Dolby Digital signals are recorded in 2-channel stereo or Dolby Surround.

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Mark indicating Dolby Pro Logic compatibility:

When playing in Dolby Pro Logic, select the input signal according to how the player is connected to the AVR-5800, in the same way as selecting the stereo signal. Set the surround mode to “DOLBY SURROUND” to play in Dolby Pro Logic.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems.

DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as the stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to interference between signals, crosstalk, etc.

DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps for DVDs) so it operates with a relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CD- ROM synchronized with the film is played.

With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats.

There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required). DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room.

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Marks indicating DTS compatibility:

and

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The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.

Media

Dolby Digital output jacks

Playback method (reference page)

 

 

 

 

 

CD

Optical or coaxial digital output

Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 33).

 

(same as for PCM)

2

Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.

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LD (VDP)

Optical or coaxial digital output

Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 33).

 

(same as for PCM)

2

Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.

1

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

Optical or coaxial digital output

Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 33).

 

(same as for PCM)

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as random “hissy” noise from the CD or LD player’s analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid this, be sure to switch the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” before playing CDs or LDs recorded in DTS. Also, never switch the input mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM” during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or LDs on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur.

2 The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they cannot be decoded by the AVR-5800, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-5800 (see page 45) lights before turning up the master volume.

3 A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output – consult the player’s owner’s manual for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”,”DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents AVR-5800 Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Before Using Table of ContentsFeatures Connections Connecting the audio componentsTV/DBS Connecting video componentsPrecaution when using S-jacks Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksConnecting a DVD player DVD in jacks FM antenna adapter assembly Connecting the antenna terminalsConnecting the Multi Source jacks Connecting the external input EXT. in jacksSpeaker system connections Connecting the speaker cordsSpeaker Impedance Surround Speaker Systems a ConnectionsFront Panel Part Names and FunctionsRemote control unit Mute Setting UP the SystemSurround speaker selector function Speaker system layout6, 7 Before setting up the systemSetting the type of speakers Parameters Setting the Subwoofer modeAssignment of low frequency signal range Setting the Surround Back channelSubwoofer mode THX surround EX/DTS ES Auto Flag Detect Mode Afdm settingPreparations Setting the delay timeSetting the multi-zone 1 level Setting the Multi Zone Control40 dB, 0 dB VariableSetting the channel level Channel Level screen reappears Subwoofer peak limit level setting Setting the Digital In Assignment Auto tuner presets Setting the on-screen display OSDOn-screen display signals After completing system setupUsing the remote control unit Remote Control UnitOperation Operating the remote control unitBefore operating Playing the input source Input mode selection functionExample CD After starting playback Adjusting the sound quality toneExample Stereo Switching the surround speakers Listening over headphonesChecking the currently playing program source, etc Turning the sound off temporarily mutingMulti-source recording/playback Playing one source while recording another REC OUT modeRecording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources Press the M-ZONE 1 button PRE OUT EFFECT/SB left and right jacks Playback using the external input EXT. in jacksDirect mode Pure Direct modeStereo mode Playing audio sources CDs and DVDsMulti-source and multi-zone playback Multi-zone playback using the Multi Zone 1 terminalsRemote Control Unit Multi-zone playback using the Multi Zone 2 terminalsBefore playing with the surround function SurroundFader function Remote Control UnitPlaying modes for different sources Surround parameters q Afdm Auto Flag Detect Mode THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema modeSelect the Surround mode Set the input mode to AutoDTS Neo6 mode Dolby Surround Pro Logic modeDenon Original Surround Modes Surround modes and their featuresPersonal Memory Plus DSP surround simulation Select the surround mode for the input channelTone control setting Surround modes and parameters Surround parameters eManual tuning Auto tuningListening to the Radio Checking the preset stations Preset memoryRemote control unit Main unitLast Function Memory Recalling preset stationsInitialization of the Microprocessor Troubleshooting Additional Information Types of multi-channel signalsOptimum surround sound for different sources Movie audioNumber of surround back speakers Surround back speakersSpeaker setting examples When not using surround back speakers When using different surround speakers for movies and musicDolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 Surround2Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methodsDolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundDolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS compatible media and playback methodsDTS-ES Extended Surround TM THX Surround EX Home THX Cinema surround modeTHX Surround modes and parameters Audio section Specifications14-14, Akasaka 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-8011, Japan
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